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Abbey Humphrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20151  (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide individual therapy for late adolescents and adults with a wide range of backgrounds. I have specialized experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, grief, expats, crisis and life transitions. I am certified in TEAM-CBT for the specific treatment of depression and anxiety. However, I also integrate a Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approach to help you recognize your existing strengths and feel empowered to use them. My hope is to foster an authentic therapeutic environment to meet the needs of my clients.
I am currently accepting new clients. I provide individual therapy for late adolescents and adults with a wide range of backgrounds. I have specialized experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, grief, expats, crisis and life transitions. I am certified in TEAM-CBT for the specific treatment of depression and anxiety. However, I also integrate a Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approach to help you recognize your existing strengths and feel empowered to use them. My hope is to foster an authentic therapeutic environment to meet the needs of my clients.
(571) 410-3465 View (571) 410-3465
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The Center for Connection, Healing & Change, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-R, LPC-R
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
Accepting new clients - The Center for Connection, Healing & Change focuses on the creation of secure, close, and satisfying relationships- within us and between us. We choose to specialize in relationships because we know the importance of satisfying connections for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Services explore the relationship we have with both ourselves and others; how well we can live with emotional ease, know who we are, ask for what we need, be responsive to loved ones, set boundaries, deal with loss, move through stressful experiences, find our purpose, and access resilience in moments of need.
(571) 777-0640 View (571) 777-0640
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Bianca Quiles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience, my primary goal is to provide individuals with an environment that nurtures authenticity and personal growth. Clients seeking my guidance desire to be challenged and to actively work towards tangible, transformative goals. I aim to address the potential challenges of therapy with transparency and safety essential for self-exploration.
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience, my primary goal is to provide individuals with an environment that nurtures authenticity and personal growth. Clients seeking my guidance desire to be challenged and to actively work towards tangible, transformative goals. I aim to address the potential challenges of therapy with transparency and safety essential for self-exploration.
(571) 520-3919 View (571) 520-3919
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AEDA Associates, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CSAC, NCAC II
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
AEDA ASSOCIATES, LLC empowers substance abuse individuals to recover sobriety by providing addiction counseling, sober living housing referral services, spiritual, therapeutic and supportive services. Call For your FREE 1 Hour Session!
AEDA ASSOCIATES, LLC empowers substance abuse individuals to recover sobriety by providing addiction counseling, sober living housing referral services, spiritual, therapeutic and supportive services. Call For your FREE 1 Hour Session!
(703) 832-4807 View (703) 832-4807
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Tiffany Parkes-Moscova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you ready to heal from your past trauma’s & do the work to have long, lasting, & loving relationships? Well you’ve found the person to help you on your journey. Hello my name is ​ Tiffany Parkes-Moscova and I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and substance abuse with adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I give my clients tools to help them with good positive coping mechanisms. We do the work together. The work that it takes to get you to where you need to be to feel empowered, uplifted & understand self awareness.
Are you ready to heal from your past trauma’s & do the work to have long, lasting, & loving relationships? Well you’ve found the person to help you on your journey. Hello my name is ​ Tiffany Parkes-Moscova and I have over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and substance abuse with adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I give my clients tools to help them with good positive coping mechanisms. We do the work together. The work that it takes to get you to where you need to be to feel empowered, uplifted & understand self awareness.
(571) 554-1953 x646245 View (571) 554-1953 x646245
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Susannah J. Volkers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
If you are in a season of suffering, difficulty, or overwhelmed with life challenges, consider seeing Susannah for therapeutic services. Susannah is available to help individuals, couples and families with various issues, including, but not limited to: grief/loss, anxiety, trauma, adoption, identity formation, life transitions, eating issues, chronic illness, and depression. If desired, Susannah is able to integrate a Christian framework to guide her clients towards positive and sustainable change.
If you are in a season of suffering, difficulty, or overwhelmed with life challenges, consider seeing Susannah for therapeutic services. Susannah is available to help individuals, couples and families with various issues, including, but not limited to: grief/loss, anxiety, trauma, adoption, identity formation, life transitions, eating issues, chronic illness, and depression. If desired, Susannah is able to integrate a Christian framework to guide her clients towards positive and sustainable change.
(571) 366-7807 View (571) 366-7807
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Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
(301) 769-5878 View (301) 769-5878
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Amanda Meffert
Resident in Counseling, MA, P-LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20153
I am a trauma-informed therapist with psychiatric hospital and casework experience. I provide services such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and psycho-education. I provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adults age 3 and up. I am an integrative mental health counselor with a focus on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a trauma-informed therapist with psychiatric hospital and casework experience. I provide services such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and psycho-education. I provide individual, family, and group therapy for children and adults age 3 and up. I am an integrative mental health counselor with a focus on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I provide services to children, adolescents, and adults.
(571) 701-2569 View (571) 701-2569
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Cristyl Word
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of settings throughout the years to include public schools, an inpatient psychiatric facility, the criminal justice system, and virtual mental health sessions. Populations I have assisted in their journey to mental health and wellness include children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly; physically handicapped, intellectually disabled, emotionally disturbed, and seriously mentally ill. My life experiences have molded me into a genuinely empathetic clinician who is able to connect with clients and help to empower them as they heal and grow.
I have worked in a variety of settings throughout the years to include public schools, an inpatient psychiatric facility, the criminal justice system, and virtual mental health sessions. Populations I have assisted in their journey to mental health and wellness include children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly; physically handicapped, intellectually disabled, emotionally disturbed, and seriously mentally ill. My life experiences have molded me into a genuinely empathetic clinician who is able to connect with clients and help to empower them as they heal and grow.
(434) 595-4468 View (434) 595-4468
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Meghan Burns
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 20151
Accepting new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
Accepting new clients. Are you a college student navigating challenges of academics and social life? Are you looking to understand who you are as a young adult? Do you have a teen or adolescent who could benefit from tools to manage the stressors of teen years? I’m here to help young adults, teens, and adolescents grow through and manage life’s challenges. I aim to help increase self-awareness, discover what healthy communication is, and create awareness of the mind-body connection for overall wellness. My approach creates space and fosters growth for clients to improve themselves for the better.
(703) 828-0531 View (703) 828-0531
Jan Iris Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am Jan Iris Smith, LCSW, BCD, a licensed and Board Certified Diplomate in clinical social work.I work with individuals, couples, families. I have certifications in Marital/Family Therapy, Psychodrama and group psychotherapy and in mind/body connection and spiritual/energy healing . I look for strengths clients bring to the therapy that can be enhanced, and ways to remove blockages so people can live a richer more meaningful life.Therapy is an ongoing process of healing from the mental/emotional/physical trauma that sometimes occurs in life. I work from an eclectic viewpoint and use what makes sense for the client I am treating.
I am Jan Iris Smith, LCSW, BCD, a licensed and Board Certified Diplomate in clinical social work.I work with individuals, couples, families. I have certifications in Marital/Family Therapy, Psychodrama and group psychotherapy and in mind/body connection and spiritual/energy healing . I look for strengths clients bring to the therapy that can be enhanced, and ways to remove blockages so people can live a richer more meaningful life.Therapy is an ongoing process of healing from the mental/emotional/physical trauma that sometimes occurs in life. I work from an eclectic viewpoint and use what makes sense for the client I am treating.
(301) 852-7533 View (301) 852-7533
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Liliana I. Cruz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MABC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Life is full of uncertainties, difficult decisions, and dark moments. You don't have to navigate these issues alone. I want to provide you with a fresh perspective, give some feedback, and shine some light on those dark moments. My experience includes working with individuals and teens who have suffered trauma, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I employ a person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach to the therapeutic relationship, using techniques that are based on the client's specific needs and goals. I also utilize EMDR for processing traumatic events.
Life is full of uncertainties, difficult decisions, and dark moments. You don't have to navigate these issues alone. I want to provide you with a fresh perspective, give some feedback, and shine some light on those dark moments. My experience includes working with individuals and teens who have suffered trauma, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I employ a person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral approach to the therapeutic relationship, using techniques that are based on the client's specific needs and goals. I also utilize EMDR for processing traumatic events.
(571) 200-8386 View (571) 200-8386
Photo of Brooke Tuggle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Fairfax, VA
Brooke Tuggle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you feeling nervous, tensed, or having trouble sleeping? Maybe you're having trouble focusing and experiencing constant worry? Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
Are you feeling nervous, tensed, or having trouble sleeping? Maybe you're having trouble focusing and experiencing constant worry? Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
(757) 996-5157 View (757) 996-5157
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Heather H Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, MEd
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Not accepting new clients
I have been working with youth and families for over 20 years. I believe each client is unique and deserves a tailored approach to treatment. My style is direct, compassionate and creative, allowing me to connect with clients that others have found difficult to reach. I often draw upon alternative interventions (equine therapy, recreation, sand tray, music, writing, and art) to reach clients resistant to more traditional forms of therapy. I wrote "Wild at Heart: Adolescents, Horses & Other Kindred Spirits" as a means for offering a helpful perspective and effective strategies for parents dealing with the challenging teen years.
I have been working with youth and families for over 20 years. I believe each client is unique and deserves a tailored approach to treatment. My style is direct, compassionate and creative, allowing me to connect with clients that others have found difficult to reach. I often draw upon alternative interventions (equine therapy, recreation, sand tray, music, writing, and art) to reach clients resistant to more traditional forms of therapy. I wrote "Wild at Heart: Adolescents, Horses & Other Kindred Spirits" as a means for offering a helpful perspective and effective strategies for parents dealing with the challenging teen years.
(703) 260-7287 View (703) 260-7287
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Open Mind Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 20151  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, isolation, relationship/family issues? At Open Mind Health, we get to the “root cause” of what’s actually leading to your emotional challenges, while treating the resulting issues and developing lasting solutions to help you feel optimistic and hopeful. With ease-of-access to our advanced telehealth platform or in-person visits, our expert psychiatrists and therapists offer highly individualized care wherever you are and whenever you need it. Our therapists and life coaches are compassionate and forward-thinkers. Call us today at 855-550-6063 to get started!
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, isolation, relationship/family issues? At Open Mind Health, we get to the “root cause” of what’s actually leading to your emotional challenges, while treating the resulting issues and developing lasting solutions to help you feel optimistic and hopeful. With ease-of-access to our advanced telehealth platform or in-person visits, our expert psychiatrists and therapists offer highly individualized care wherever you are and whenever you need it. Our therapists and life coaches are compassionate and forward-thinkers. Call us today at 855-550-6063 to get started!
(619) 279-5464 View (619) 279-5464
Photo of Callen Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor in Fairfax, VA
Callen Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.
At times we may feel unheard, lost, or in need of a return home to self. You may be seeking a calming, stable space to explore self or a grounding source of support for yourself or your child. It can be difficult to seek help, but I am here to remind you of the courage it takes to make this vulnerable step. My name is Callen and I am dedicated to creating a place for your story to be held and seen through a lens of empathy and empowerment. I often define therapy as a process of welcoming home parts of self that have been set aside or forgotten. It is through this process that an integrated and compassionate self can be reborn.
(571) 462-6289 View (571) 462-6289
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Hyung Sook Kim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
When everyday life gets you down, sometimes asking for help can be the hardest. I see therapy as a journey that we take together; providing trauma inform care, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, substance abuse treatment, and support for growth and change.
When everyday life gets you down, sometimes asking for help can be the hardest. I see therapy as a journey that we take together; providing trauma inform care, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, substance abuse treatment, and support for growth and change.
(571) 554-5704 View (571) 554-5704
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Fayrene T Koroma
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
I am a person-centered therapist and can address your Pastoral and Christian Counseling needs. I am the Executive Director of Church on the Hill. I graduated from Wesley Seminary, Washington, D.C. in May 1994 with a M.Div. degree. I hold a B.A. degree in Business Management from National Louis University in Mclean, VA. I spent time in Europe in a "Study Abroad" program in Madrid, Spain with Schiller Int'l. Univ. where I studied Spanish. I am the Author of: "The Children of God: There is Life After the Cult." To learn more about Church on the Hill (and my Book) view our website at: www.church-on-the-hill.org.
I am a person-centered therapist and can address your Pastoral and Christian Counseling needs. I am the Executive Director of Church on the Hill. I graduated from Wesley Seminary, Washington, D.C. in May 1994 with a M.Div. degree. I hold a B.A. degree in Business Management from National Louis University in Mclean, VA. I spent time in Europe in a "Study Abroad" program in Madrid, Spain with Schiller Int'l. Univ. where I studied Spanish. I am the Author of: "The Children of God: There is Life After the Cult." To learn more about Church on the Hill (and my Book) view our website at: www.church-on-the-hill.org.
(804) 567-8461 View (804) 567-8461
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Michael M. Fahmy
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
(571) 946-6098 View (571) 946-6098
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Janene Pack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with peers within the safety of a group that understands what you are going through and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with peers within the safety of a group that understands what you are going through and in turn can help you lead a more fulfilling life.
(833) 428-2357 View (833) 428-2357
Suicidal Ideation Therapists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.